Italy's Martina Kacerik might play a surprise role, being taller and able to disturb the Belgian outside shooting.

One thing is for sure, after missing all the team's attempts from the three-point line in the Quarter-Final against the Slovak Republic, Italy will need to improve their shooting from outside.

Belgium head coach Arvid Diels wants to win a title, hoping for a third final in four years.

"My team has no stars, we have a strong team spirit and we feel prepared defensively to every challenge," he states, adding that his players "have some minor injuries but, with some more hours to recover than the Italians, we'll be ready."

Roberto Riccardi believes "Italy is now stronger than last year, and I really hope we can win."

He will have the opportunity to change the game from the bench, as he has in the team the most valuable sixth player in the tournament, Marzia Tagliamento, averaging 8.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, and Francesca Russo, who averages 5.3 points in 11.6 minutes.

The winner will try to rewrite history, as the two teams have, together, won seven silver medals in the history of the U16 European Championship Women, but none of them has ever won the title.